Cruise, the autonomous vehicle unit of General Motors, has finally been given the green light to start charging fares for its driverless robotaxi service in San Francisco. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted Thursday to award Cruise with a driverless deployment permit, the final hurdle the company needed to jump to begin operating its… Continue reading Cruise can finally charge for driverless robotaxi rides in San Francisco
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Ford wants to sell EVs online only and at a set price
Ford said that it wants to restructure its dealership model to sell its EVs online only and at a non-negotiable price to match Tesla’s profit margins. “I feel like when that second quarter last year profit came out for Tesla and they showed like a $15,000 premium, it totally changed my world,” CEO Jim Farley… Continue reading Ford wants to sell EVs online only and at a set price
Toyota unveils home battery pack to compete with Tesla Powerwall
Toyota has unveiled a new home battery pack to provide residential backup – a product that is going to compete with Tesla Powerwall. After Tesla launched “Tesla Energy” with the Powerwall and Powerpack in 2015, several other automakers also got into the home energy market with battery packs. Mercedes-Benz launched its home battery pack and… Continue reading Toyota unveils home battery pack to compete with Tesla Powerwall
BMW is making an all-electric version of its redesigned X1 compact SUV
BMW has redesigned its X1 compact SUV and is introducing an all-electric version of it. The new iX1 xDrive30 is the company’s latest EV option built on its fifth-generation eDrive platform, the same one that the new BMW i4 is built on. Unfortunately, BMW spokesperson Jay Hanson tells The Verge there are currently no plans… Continue reading BMW is making an all-electric version of its redesigned X1 compact SUV
Best WiFi Extenders In 2022
Fast, reliable WiFi used to be a luxury, but it’s become a necessity in the age of video conferencing, streaming, and online gaming. If you live in a big home, or your place has thick walls, you may have run into the problem of “dead zones,” or places where your WiFi slows down or cuts… Continue reading Best WiFi Extenders In 2022
Doctors Transplant Ear That Was 3D Printed With Patient’s Own Cells
Image by 3DBio Therapeutics A team of scientists at a company called 3DBio Therapeutics have successfully transplanted a 3D printed ear made from the patient’s own cells, The New York Times reports. It appears to be a first in the field of tissue engineering, according to experts, and could be the harbinger of a new… Continue reading Doctors Transplant Ear That Was 3D Printed With Patient’s Own Cells
Former Tesla Manager Says Workers Will Actually Love Elon Musk’s Tyrannical Email
According to internal emails obtained by Electrek, Tesla CEO Elon Musk told employees at the electric carmaker to resume full time work the office — or quit. “If you don’t show up, we will assume you have resigned,” Musk wrote in one of the emails. “Anyone who wishes to do remote work must be in… Continue reading Former Tesla Manager Says Workers Will Actually Love Elon Musk’s Tyrannical Email
Former OpenSea Executive Arrested by Feds for Insider Trading
“NFTs might be new, but this type of criminal scheme is not.” OpenSeason A former executive from one of the largest NFT marketplaces has been charged with insider trading and money laundering over allegations that he exploited privileged information for personal gain. In a statement announcing the indictment, the Department of Justice alleged that former… Continue reading Former OpenSea Executive Arrested by Feds for Insider Trading
8 Great Outdoor Deals to Kickstart Your Summer of Fun
Memorial Day deals might be over, but fear not! There are still great sales going on, and we’ve rounded up a few to get you ready for more outdoor summer fun. Set up a projector on your patio for a movie marathon, or coordinate a cookout just about anywhere with a portable grill. You could… Continue reading 8 Great Outdoor Deals to Kickstart Your Summer of Fun
Apple is reportedly working on a major multitasking update for iPad
The Apple Worldwide Developers Conference takes place next week and, as always in the lead up to the event, the rumor mill is churning away. A report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests that Apple will reveal some big updates for iPadOS 16. Apple has long been trying to position the iPad as a viable alternative… Continue reading Apple is reportedly working on a major multitasking update for iPad